Planning

S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Dec 2024 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), headquartered at Abbey Wood, Bristol, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process aimed at acquiring and supporting a deep-water work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system and its ancillary support equipment. This procurement falls under the subsea equipment category and is designated with the CPV code 43135000. The engagement process involves face-to-face meetings with interested companies at the MOD starting 13 January 2025, with responses to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) required by 16 December 2024. The MOD plans to issue the official contract notice in the financial year 2025/2026, with the contract award anticipated in 2026/2027, contingent upon financial approval.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subsea equipment, particularly those capable of delivering advanced ROV systems and related support services. Ideal candidates would be UK prime contractors with expertise in underwater vehicle engineering and capability packages, inclusive of training and in-service support. Additionally, the requirement for the system to be road-transportable enhances the flexibility and deployment efficiency, providing niche opportunities for logistics and transport firms within the defence sector. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to significant business development and long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

S&MOCB/9000 - Procurement and Support of Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle

Notice Description

Following the issue of the following PINs, below, DE&S - Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team would like to thank all companies that have expressed an interest in supplying the intended procurement of equipment and support as described. * PIN 1 on 21st June 2022 * PIN 2 on 27th July 2022 * PIN 3 on 27th Nov 2022 * PIN 4 on 16th May 2023 This 5th PIN is to advise Industry that the next stage of Market Research will be to invite interested companies individually to Ministry of Defence (MOD), Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, to present their capability to the Authority. The Authority is planning to hold face-to-face engagement with industry the week commencing 13 January 2025 at the MOD. Please respond to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) prior to 16 December 2024. There is continued intent to publish a contract notice for the potential procurement of a deep-water work class Remotely Operating Vehicle and supporting equipment. SALMO originally planned to issue a contract notice for this requirement within financial year 2022/2023. This date for release of the contract notice is now estimated to be in financial year 2025/2026, with the indicative contract award timeframe, subject to financial approval, estimated to be in financial year 2026/2027. Additional information: The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team within the MOD, have a potential requirement procure a deep-water work class Remotely Operating Vehicle and supporting equipment in order to carry out it's core salvage activities. The intent is that the ROV should be capable of object manipulation and high-resolution imagery below a depth of 4000m. The intended procurement is for at least one, work class Remotely Operated Vehicle system, capable below 4000m including the vehicle, launch and recovery system, control, workshop and supporting ISO containers and is to be readily deployable via road transportation. The intent is also to procure a training and an in-service support solution package for at least one year. SALMO plan to issue a contract notice for this requirement in 2025/2026. Indicative contract award timeframe, subject to financial approval, is currently estimated to be in financial year 2026/2027. There is a requirement for the system to be procured and supported via a UK prime contractor. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, neither SALMO nor MoD are committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the information stated in this PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c16b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038729-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43135000 - Subsea equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Huw Davies, attn: Huw Davies
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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